4th International Conference Research Articles

Foreword to the Special Issue on ‘Fertility control for wildlife in the 21st century’

The economic and environmental impacts of wildlife are increasing in parallel with renewed public interest in non-lethal methods, such as fertility control, to manage these impacts. The Wildlife Research 2008 Special Issue on Fertility Control for Wildlife (Vol. 35) published following the 6th International Conference on Fertility Control for Wildlife held in 2007 in York, United Kingdom, reported studies on the effects of contraceptives on individual animals and populations, with most papers focusing on ungulates. In the past 15 years, significant progress has been made in developing novel contraceptives for wildlife and in designing methods to deliver these agents. Concurrently, the general debate on wildlife management has widened to include public attitudes and perceptions of novel and traditional methods, animal welfare issues, costs, feasibility, and regulatory and ethical issues. These developments have broadened our understanding of contexts and species for which fertility control could be employed, either as a stand-alone method or to complement other population management options. These topics were reflected in the presentations given at the 9th International Conference on Wildlife Fertility Control, held in Colorado Springs (USA) in 2022. Here, we introduce a special issue featuring selected presentations from the 2022 conference. These studies showcase the wide spectrum of topics that covered novel contraceptives tested on several species, ranging from mice to elephants. They also illustrate new methods to deliver contraceptives, models on the impact of fertility control on populations, feasibility, cost of practical applications of fertility control, discussions on animal welfare and human dimension of these approaches.

Recognising Excellence in Chemistry Education: CCE 2024 Awards Announcement

Abstract The IUPAC Committee on Chemistry Education (CCE) is soliciting nominations for three types of awards which will be made during the 27th International Conference on Chemistry Education (ICCE2024) in Pattaya, Thailand, on 15-19 July 2024. These prizes recognise outstanding work being done in any part of the world to promote excellence in the teaching and learning of chemistry. The awards are:

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The 5th International Conference on Agricultural Technology and Engineering, and Environmental Sciences (ICATES 2023) “Building Agricultural Innovation in a Changing Environment” September 20, 2023 It gives us great pleasure to introduce to you this companion report for the 5th International Conference on Agricultural Technology and Engineering, and Environmental Science (The 5th ICATES) 2023, an event that continues to serve as a prestigious platform for global researchers and experts. Built around our conference theme, “Building Agricultural Innovation in a Changing Environment”, a drive to be champions of innovation and resilience in the face of environmental shifts has underpinned our discussions. We believe that the intricate interplay of agricultural technology, engineering, and environmental science is crucial in addressing pervasive issues, such as climate change, that threaten the sustainability of agricultural practices. This conference is an arena for pioneering thinkers from field scientists to tech developers to discuss, debate and exchange ideas about meeting these challenges head-on.This 5th iteration of the conference witnessed enormous participation, illustrating the immense importance the global scientific community places on our collective mission. Out of the numerous accomplished works we received, we were pleased to accept 72 papers for publication from the total 112 submissions. These papers were rigorously reviewed by our esteemed panel and were selected for the richness of their insights, their strong empirical underpinning and their commitment to advancing our understanding of agriculture and environment in the context of a changing world. This report presents analytical summaries of these well-researched papers, detailing their methodologies, findings, and implications. It serves as a testament to the ongoing commitment of our participants to further new and emerging research within this sector.The pioneering research showcased in this report, we hope, will foster an evolving dialogue around sustainable agriculture and technological development. More importantly, it paves the way for transformative innovations that can face the challenging needs of our changing environment head-on. We extend our heartfelt appreciation to all the researchers and participants who have contributed to the conference and this report. Your work pushes the frontier of our understanding and catalyzes the global drive for innovation in agricultural technology, engineering, and environmental science. In essence, this report, and by extension the conference, illustrates our mandate to bring forth inventive thoughts, practical realities, scientific developments, and prospective models to navigate the complexities of modern agriculture in a changing environment. We hope that our readers engage with these materials with an open mind, and we look forward to collaborative learning, policy discourse, and the practical adoption of these innovative ideas to catalyze change in our world.Cordially yours,Dr. Muhammad DhafirChairperson ICATES 2023List of International Scientific Committees, International Editorial Boards, Steering Committees, Organizing Committees, Keynote Speaker , Ergonomic Researches For Safety, Productivity And Sustainability In Agricultural Work Systems In Indonesia: A Brief Overview, Double-Porosity In The Subsurface, Evaluation Of Water Quality Used Image-Based For Land And Water Management are available in the pdf.

Editor's Introduction: Best Papers from the 20th International Conference on Cognitive Modeling.

The International Conference on Cognitive Modelling is dedicated to understanding how the complex processes of the mind can be explained in terms of detailed inner processing. In this issue, we present four representative papers of this field of research from our 20th meeting, ICCM 2022. This meeting was our first hybrid meeting, with a virtual version happening July 11-15, 2022, and an in-person event from July 23-27, 2022, held in Toronto, Canada. The four papers presented here were the top-ranked papers across both the virtual and in-person events. Three of the papers develop novel computational theories about low-level components within the mind and how those components result in high-level phenomena such as motivation, anhedonia, and attention. The final paper demonstrates the use of cognitive modeling to develop novel explanations of a paired associate learning task, and uses those insights to develop and explain human performance in a more complex version of that task.

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Welcome to the proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Mechanical Engineering Research (ICMER 2023), featured in the esteemed Journal of Physics: Conference Series. This year’s conference has highlighted significant advancements in Frontier Automotive Technology and Frontier Manufacturing, marking it a milestone in mechanical engineering research.The papers in these proceedings represent the cutting edge of research in our field. They encompass a range of topics critical to advancing mechanical engineering, offering innovative perspectives, rigorous research methodologies, and impactful findings.ICMER 2023, held in Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia has been a convergence point for researchers, academicians, and industry professionals from around the globe. The conference facilitated a rich exchange of ideas, fostered collaborations, and set the stage for future innovations in mechanical engineering.We sincerely thank all the authors, reviewers, and members of the scientific committee for their invaluable contributions. Their dedication to academic excellence and rigour has made this publication a vital resource for the mechanical engineering community.As you explore the articles in this volume, we hope they inspire new research directions, foster collaborative endeavours, and contribute to the ongoing evolution of mechanical engineering. The future of our field is shaped by the ingenuity and passion of those who strive to advance our knowledge and capabilities.Enjoy the exploration of the cutting-edge research presented in the Journal of Physics: Conference Series: ICMER 2023 proceedings.List of Editors, Committee are available in this Pdf.

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In September 2023, Prague hosted the 26th International Conference on Multimedia in Physics Teaching and Learning (MPTL), bringing together physics educators and developers of physics educational content. The event was hosted by the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics at Charles University.The conference topic, Using Multimedia to Promote Understanding and Cognitive Development, underscored its purpose: to discuss research on the integration of technologies in physics education and to inspire participants with practical activities, environments, and tools designed for implementation in secondary or tertiary education. The relatively modest number of participants fostered not only a familiar atmosphere but also facilitated in-depth and stimulating discussions on each presentation, workshop, or poster. We extend our sincere thanks to all participants for their valuable contributions to these insightful exchanges.The proceedings of the conference have been published by IOP Publishing under the Journal of Physics: Conference Series. The papers presented underwent a review process by two anonymous reviewers and are organized alphabetically by the names of the first authors. We would like to appreciate the effort of all the authors and reviewers who contributed to the publication of these proceedings – thank you for your time and passion.Sincerely,Zdeňka Koupilová (Editor)Department of Physics Education, Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University, Prague, Czech RepublicList of Scientific committee of MPTL 26, Local organizing committee of MPTL 26, Institutions, organizations, and firms who support the conference are available in this pdf.

Abstracts of the ISPD 27th International Conference on Prenatal Diagnosis and Therapy, 18-21 June 2023.

Abstracts of the ISPD 27th International Conference on Prenatal Diagnosis and Therapy, 18-21 June 2023.

Author Index of the ISPD 27th International Conference on Prenatal Diagnosis and Therapy, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, 19–21 June 2023

Author Index of the ISPD 27th International Conference on Prenatal Diagnosis and Therapy, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, 19–21 June 2023

Poster Abstracts of the ISPD 27th International Conference on Prenatal Diagnosis and Therapy, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, 19–21 June 2023

Poster Abstracts of the ISPD 27th International Conference on Prenatal Diagnosis and Therapy, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, 19–21 June 2023

Preface: 4th International Conference GIRE3D

Preface: 4th International Conference GIRE3D

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2023 4th International Conference on Mechanical Engineering and Materials (ICMEM 2023) has been successfully held on November 2-4, 2023, in Wuhan China. Organized by Hubei Zhongke Institute of Geology and Environment Technology, ICMEM 2023 intends to invite worldwide famous scientists, experts, scholars, and researchers for academic presentations.ICMEM 2023 proceeding is a collection of outstanding submissions in the field of Dynamics, Vibration and Sound Engineering, Materials Science and Technology, Fluids Engineering, Solid Mechanics and Design, Micro/Nano Engineering and Technology, Production Engineering, Robotics and Control, Thermal and Power Engineering, Vehicle Technology, Machine Fault Diagnostics and Prognostics, Intelligent Transport System, Intelligent Monitoring Technology, Innovative Industrial Design, etc. Around 100 articles were selected from more than 220 submissions after peer-review, and authors and guests participated in ICMEM 2023 with keynote speeches, oral presentations and posters, promoting the communication among researchers and experts from institutes and universities, including National University of Singapore, Polytechnic University of Milan, Wuhan University, China University of Geosciences (Wuhan), Shenyang Aerospace University, Okayama University, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Dongguan University Of Technology, etc.Cordial gratitude is delivered to Technical Program Committee of ICMEM 2023 for the professional work on guarantying the high standard of conference as well as the proceedings. We believe the proceedings will enhance the exchange of ideas and state-of-art knowledge on Mechanical Engineering and Materials.Professor GUPTA Manoj National University of Singapore, SingaporeAssociate Professor Jinyang Xu Shanghai Jiao Tong University, ChinaProfessor Krishna Murari Pandey National Institute of Technology Silchar, IndiaList of Technical Committee is available in this pdf.

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It is with great pleasure that I extend my warmest welcome to all participants of the 2023 4th International Conference on Power, Energy, and Electrical Engineering (PEEE 2023). This conference was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia during November 9-11, 2023. It served as a platform for researchers, academics, and industry professionals to come together and exchange ideas, research findings, and best practices in the field of power, energy, and electrical engineering.This year we have around twenty participants from Malaysia, Spain, UAE, Germany, China, Korea, Canada, Australia, Egypt and Kuwait, whom we wish fruitful discussions. Conference program was highlighted by three keynote and invited speakers: Prof. Saad Mekhilef, University of Malaya; Prof. Jesús Toribio, University of Salamanca; Prof. Hussain Shareef, UAE University. With a lineup of renowned keynote speakers, engaging panel discussions, and paper presentations, this conference promised to be a valuable opportunity for all attendees to gain insights, network with peers, and contribute to the advancement of the field.I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the organizing committee, sponsors, and all individuals involved in making PEEE 2023 a reality. Your dedication and hard work have been instrumental in bringing together this esteemed gathering of experts and professionals.I am confident that PEEE 2023 was a rewarding and enriching experience for all involved, and I look forward to the continued growth and impact of this important conference in the years to come.Prof. Saad Mekhilef, University of Malaya, MalaysiaConference ChairList of Committee is available in this pdf.

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Ladies and gentlemen, warm greetings from Universitas Kristen Satya Wacana!Welcome to the International Conference on Mathematics and Physics (IconMaP) 2023!We are so grateful that finally we could conduct the IConMaP in hybrid mode, after the terrible yet impactful pandemic. IConMaP is an integrated part of the 5th International Conference on Science and Science Education (IConSSE), a sequence of biennial international workshops organized by Faculty of Science and Mathematics (FSM), Universitas Kristen Satya Wacana (UKSW). This year Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (FKIP) join as co-hosts. The IConMaP 2023 talks and discussion focus on “The Significant Involvement of Mathematics and Physics in the VUCA World” in which VUCA stands for Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity. It shares key issues in educational challenges and emerging trends within the education system on mathematics, physics, mathematics education, and physics education to face the unpredictable force of change over the post-pandemic era and rapid advances in technology. Education has to adopt a learning culture and life-connected learning by implementing the decision making process, innovation, and creativity, searching for opportunities, and contextual thinking to meet all the requirements according to global competence and trends, without forgetting the aim of education itself.IConMaP is marked as a part of the scheme to achieve Strategic Performance Indicators (IKS) in terms of increasing the number of publications of scientific articles at the international level and enhancing the number of international partnerships as well.We hope that this conference could be a wonderful place to share the main role and challenges of mathematics, physics, mathematics education, and physics education in the VUCA World; to give insight how science teachers, researchers, and practician can survive in the VUCA world; to share experiences, new skills, approaches, and behaviors to manage ubiquitous and global events; and to establish relationships and connections related to education among the participants, which is addressed effectively in an adaptation turbulent environment. May we enjoy an academic fellowship of profound insights, visionary thinking, and long last networking that deeply resonate and inspire all of us here.To all participants, invited speakers, presenters, and participants who participated onsite at the UKSW Salatiga Indonesia and online over the Google Meet platform, we welcome you to the IconMaP 2023 and thank you for your involvement and invaluable contribution. Moreover, we are honorably grateful for the keynote speakers: Dr. Joel Tiu Maquiling and Prof. Dr. Adi Setiawan, M.Sc. and also all scholars who have dedicated their time and expertise to make this conference a reality. Your contributions are the bedrock upon which we build our collective understanding, and we are indebted to your commitment to the pursuit of knowledge. Furthermore, we would like to acknowledge our deepest gratitude to rector Universitas Kristen Satya Wacana Prof. Dr. Intiyas Utami, S.E., M.Si., Ak for the abundance of support to make the IConMaP 2023 event succeed.Last but not least, we invite you to immerse yourselves in the rich tapestry of ideas and discoveries that await us in the coming days. Let us harness the spirit of inquiry and cooperation to drive progress, inspire change, and make the world a better place through the power of knowledge!Have a fruitful and joyful conference!List of Committee is available in this pdf.

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Organized by Hubei Zhongke Institute of Geology and Environment Technology, 2023 5th International Conference on Advanced Materials and Ecological Environment (AMEE 2023) has been successfully held from October 25th-27th, 2023. Due to travel restrictions, AMEE 2023 was held virtually.AMEE 2023 proceeding tends to collect the most up-to-date, comprehensive, and worldwide state-of-art knowledge on Advanced Materials and Ecological Environment. All the accepted papers have been submitted to strict peer-review by 2-3 expert referees, and selected based on originality, significance and clarity for the purpose of the conference. The conference program is extremely rich, profound and featuring high-impact presentations of selected papers and additional late-breaking contributions. Director and Taishan Distinguished Professor Qing Wang from Taishan University and other professors delivered speeches at the conference. We sincerely hope that the conference would not only show the participants a broad overview of the latest research results on related fields, but also provide them with a significant platform for academic connection and exchange.The Technical Program Committee members have been working very hard to meet the deadline of review. We have collected more than 150 submissions during the conference period. The final conference consists of 63 papers divided into 3 parts, including keynote speeches, oral presentations, and e-poster presentations.We would like to express our sincere gratitude to editors and all the TPC members for their hard work, precious time and endeavor preparing for the conference. Our deepest thanks also go to the volunteers and staffs for their long-hours work and generosity they’ve given to the conference. The last but not least, we would like to thank each and every of the authors, speakers and participants for their great contributions to the success of AMEE 2023.Changbo ChengHubei Zhongke Institute of Geology and Environment TechnologyList of Organizer, Technical Program Committee, Chair, Program Chair and Committee Member are available in this Pdf.

Pharmaceutical Science - translating innovation for delivery to patients: The 14th APS PharmSci International Conference

The 14th APS PharmSciInternational Conference was held at the University of Reading between the 5thand 7th September 2023. The event attracted 347 delegates with approximately halfbeing from pharmaceutical industry from 23 different companies and academicrepresentatives from 34 different institutions. The conference theme was, “PharmaceuticalScience - translating innovation for delivery to patients”.

Local Stiffness Assessment of Geogrid-Stabilized Unbound Aggregates in a Large-Scale Testbed

This paper integrates and extends an earlier article presented at the 20th International Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering. The generation of a stiffened zone in the proximity of a geogrid is one of the primary mechanisms of mechanical stabilization of pavement unbound aggregate layers using geogrids. This paper focuses on the quantification of the stiffened zone through a local stiffness assessment using bender element (BE) sensors. Unbound aggregate base layers were constructed in a large-scale laboratory testbed. Geogrid-stabilized layers had geogrids with different-sized triangular apertures contributing to the geogrid-stiffened zone. Shear wave velocities were measured at three different heights using BE sensors, and the vertical stiffness profiles of the mechanically stabilized aggregate layers were evaluated. In addition, the conversion method between small-strain stiffness and large-strain stiffness was established from the repeated load triaxial tests with BE pairs to transform the vertical stiffness profile into that of the resilient modulus. Furthermore, dynamic cone penetration (DCP) and light-weight deflectometer (LWD) tests were performed at multiple locations into the stabilized and unstabilized unbound aggregates. From the large-scale experimental study, the local stiffness improvement owing to the geogrid enhancement was up to 16.2% in the vicinity of the geogrid location, and the extent of the local stiffened zone evaluated through various test methods was between 15.2 cm (6 in.) and 25.4 cm (10 in.) above the geogrid.

The 8th International Conference on Biomedical Engineering and Pharmaceutical Sciences (ICBEPS2023).

The 8th International Conference on Biomedical Engineering and Pharmaceutical Sciences (ICBEPS2023).

Preface: 4th International Conference on Medical Imaging, Sanitation and Biological Pharmacy (MISBP 2023)

The 2023 4th International Conference on Medical Imaging, Sanitation and Biological Pharmacy (MISBP 2023) was successfully held during November 04-05, 2023 in Osaka, Japan. This conference aims to provide a platform for researchers and engineers to share their ideas, recent developments, and successful practices in medical imaging, sanitation, biomedical engineering, biochemistry, pharmacy, and human health.
 The conference had 4 technical session and 4 poster sessions. Each keynote speech lasted 30-40 minutes, and authors presentation 8-10 minutes. Each presentation was included with questions and answers. MISBP 2023 became an effective communication platform for all the participants over the world. The conference proceeding is a compilation of the accepted papers and represent an interesting outcome of the conference.
 We would like to acknowledge all of those who supported MISBP 2023. Especially we would like to thank the committee members and reviewers for their tremendous contribution in conference organization and peer review of the papers. We are sure that the proceedings will serve as an important research source of references and the knowledge, which will lead to not only scientific and engineering progress but also other new products and processes.
 MISBP Conference Organizing Chair
 Osaka, Japan

Preface: 4th International Conference on Automation, Mechanical Control and Computational Engineering (AMCCE 2023)

The 2023 4th International Conference on Automation, Mechanical Control and Computational Engineering (AMCCE 2023) was held in Athens, Greece during November 18-19, 2023, bringing together representatives of some of the best high-tech universities, institutions, and companies.
 AMCCE 2023 is aimed at providing platform to exchange information on advanced R&D deliverables in the fields of automatic control, mechanical engineering, mechatronics, electrical engineering, and computational engineering, as well as discussing issues, presenting new devices, engineering solutions, software and systems, and bringing together academic research and industry for development of high-tech products.
 This publication contains most of the papers presented during the conference. All papers selected here were subjected to peer reviewing process. As such, we would like to thank all reviewers, type-setting editors, and last but not least all committee members for the successful publication of this conference.
 Organizing Committee of AMCCE 2023
 Athens, Greece

Preface: 5th International Conference on Advances in Social Sciences and Sustainable Development (ASSSD 2023)

We are pleased to present the proceedings of the 2023 5th International Conference on Advances in Social Sciences and Sustainable Development (ASSSD 2023). ASSSD 2023 was successfully held in Madrid, Spain during November 25-26, 2023. We sincerely hope that all participants and interested readers will benefit or find inspirations from this proceeding.
 The objective of ASSSD 2023 is to provide a platform for researchers, engineers, academicians, scholars, as well as professionals from all over the world to present their research results and development activities in management, humanities, law, education, economy, culture, politics, social science, and sustainable development. This conference provides opportunities for the delegates to exchange new ideas face to face, to establish business or research relations, and to find global partners for future collaboration.
 All received manuscripts had undergone initial screening for suitability by the editors for the scope of this conference. Suitable papers sent to at least two independent referees, and the reports from the referees are then considered by the Editor-in-Chief, who will make the final decision. The ASSSD 2023 organizing committee has made great efforts to strengthen the supervision and examination of articles and to ensure the quality of articles.
 With warmest regards,
 ASSSD Organizing Committees
 Madrid, Spain